Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler to play in Thailand with Muang Thong United

07 July 2011 11:06

By Telegraph staff

12:06PM BST 07 Jul 2011

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Fowler left Australian club Perth Glory in June citing family reasons, and said he would "stay in the UK to complete my coaching badges".

However, the striker has now seemingly decided against a return to England and has instead agreed to move to Phuket.

The 36-year-old striker, who scored 183 goals during eight years at Liverpool and won 26 England caps, is due to arrive in Thailand on Friday and undergo a medical check-up, according to Ronnarit Suewaja, general manager of Muang Thong Utd.

"He agreed to play with Muang Thong United as a forward," Suewaja said.

"I'm confident that Thai football will improve as a famous player like him has agreed to join us."